Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document And Entity Information

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Document And Entity Information (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Jun. 29, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name TEXAS PACIFIC LAND TRUST  
Document Type 10-K  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 8,795,258  
Entity Public Float   $ 500,056,900
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Central Index Key 0000097517  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2012  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012  
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY